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The Raptors are 5-2 since acquiring Rudy Gay and begin the unofficial second half of the season six games out of the eighth and final playoff spot . . . Washington (15-36) has had something of a resurgence since John Wall returned from a long injury absence. The Wizards are 10-8 since he got back and the quick point guard is averaging 15.6 points, 8.6 assists and 4.3 rebounds in his last seven games . . . First of four meetings between the teams this year . . . Pretty much a homecoming for Rudy Gay, who grew up in Baltimore and went to high school about an hour from the Verizon Center . . . The Raptors will be looking for their fifth straight win, which would tie their season best.

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